Martin QFX 150 User Manual
FiberSource QFX 150
user manual
1 cooling fan
2 lamp access
cover screw
3 adaptor set screw
4 cable socket
5 mounting flang e
6 DIP-switch
7 data sockets
8 AC input & main
fuse
©1999 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced, in any form or by any means, without
permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S,
Denmark.
Printed in Denmark.
P/N 35000079, Rev. B
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NTRODUCTION
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IBER OPTIC CABLE
ONTROLLER OPERATION
TAND-ALONE OPERATION
ASTER/SLAVE OPERATION
ASIC SERVICE
ROUBLESHOOTING
PROTOCOL
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PECIFICATIONS
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CCESSORIES
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NTRODUCTION
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Thank you for selecting the Martin FiberSource QFX 150. This fiber optic lighting
fixture uses a long-life 150 watt discharge la mp and provides 4 colors plus white,
full-range dimming, and a variable-speed twinkle effect. It operates with DMX-512
controllers, in stand-alone mode, and in master/slave configuration.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Warning! This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
This produ ct prese nt s ris ks of le t hal or severe injur y due.
powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and
observe all warnings in this manual and on the fixture. If you have questions about
how to operate the fixture safely, pl ease contact your Ma rtin dealer or call the
Martin 24-hour service hotline.
Read this manual
before
To protect yourself and others from electric shock
• Disconnect the fixture from power be for e re moving or installing the lamp, f uses, or
any part, and when not in use.
• Always ground (earth) the fixtu r e electrically.
• Use only a source of power that complies with local building and electrical codes
and has both overload and ground-fault protection.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Refer all service to a qualified technician.
To protect yourself and others from UV radiation and lamp
explosion
• Do not operate th e fixture without a fiber optic cable inserted.
• When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before
opening. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves and safety glasses.
• Never look at a lamp while it is lit.
• Replace the lamp when it becomes defective or worn out, or before usage exceeds
110 percent of the rated average life.
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To protect yourself and others from burns and fire
• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace defective
fuses with ones of the speci fied type and rating.
• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.1 meters
(4 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials well away from the
fixture.
• Provide a minimum clearan ce of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air vents.
• Allow the fixture to cool before handling.
• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient t emperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
To protect yourself and others from injury due to falls
• When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the structure can hold
at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.
• Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use an
approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable.
• Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.
UNPACKING
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment always use it to transport the fixture.
The FiberSource QFX 150 comes with:
• Osram HQI-R 150 W lamp
• 3 m power cable w/ 3-pin IEC female cord cap
• 4 dichroic color filters
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Introduction 5
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The FiberSource QFX 150 is designed for use with the Osram HQI-R 150 lamp. Do
not install any other type of lamp.
Warning! Disconne ct the fixt ure from p ower and allow i t to co ol before
opening.
Impor tant! Turn the lamp so that the arc is horizo ntal.
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To install or position the lamp
1 Remove the 4 lamp access
cover screws and pull off the
access cover, which is
indicated by the arrow on the
rear panel.
2 To remove the lamp, place a
hand under it and pull it out. Do
not lift by the ceramic base
alone. Squeeze the sides of the
lamp plug and pull it out.
3 To position the lamp, turn it so the wires,
where they exit the lamp base, point
towards the ground when the fixture is
installed
burning posi tion.
4 To install a lamp, plug in the connector
and then place the reflector rim in the
slot. Gently press the lamp between the
springs until it snaps into place.
5 Remove and turn the diffusion filter 90°, if necessary, so the long sides of the
prisms align with the arc.
6 Check the power setting as described in the next section before replacing the
lamp access cover.
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This puts the arc in its ideal
Turn lamp so wires
point towards
ground and arc is
horizontal.
Align long edge of
diffuser prisms
with arc.
6 Lamp
AC
Warning! For pro te ct io n from electric shock, the fixture must be ground e d
Import ant! Install fuse and ve rify th at power supply set tings match l ocal
POWER
The FiberSource QFX 150 has 10 switch-selectable power supply settings. Always
use the setting that is closest to the local AC supply.
(eart hed). T he power supply sh all have overload an d groundfault protection.
AC supply before use.
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To check or change the voltage
setting
1 Disconnect the fixture from power.
Remove the lamp access cover.
2 Set the 5-position switch to the
setting closest to the A C v o ltage. Use
the higher setting if the voltage is
halfway between 2 settings. For
example, use the 230 V setting
instead of the 210 V setting for
operation with 220 V power.
3 Set the 2-position switch to the AC
frequency (50 / 60 Hz).
4 Replace the cover and apply a new
power setting label to the serial
number label.
250 V
230 V
210 V
100 V
120 V
50Hz
60Hz
AC po wer 7
To install the main fuse
Fuses are provided for 1 00 - 130 V and 200 - 250 V o peratio n.
specified for the operating voltage.
1 Locate the bag containing the fuse for your AC voltage. Insert the fuse in the
fuse holder. The holder may be packed with the other fuse.
2 Remove the label covering the mains input socket.
3 Insert the fuse holder in t he empty slot in the mains input socket. See a lso “To
replace the main fuse” on page 20.
Use only the fuse
To install a plug on the power cable
The power cable must be fitted with a grounding-type cord cap that fits your power
distribution system. Consult an electrician if you have any doubts about proper
installation.
Important! Verify that the feed cables are undamaged and rated for the
current r equir ements of all conne cted d evices before use .
• Following the cord cap manufacturer’s instructions, connect the yellow and
green wire to ground (earth), the br own wire to live, and the blue wire to neut ral.
The table below shows some pin identification schemes.
Wire Pin Marking Screw color
brown live “L” yellow or brass
blue neutral “N” silver
yellow/green ground green
8 AC power
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